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How far is Yichang from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) is 1586 miles / 2552 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Yichang (YIH) is 2469 miles / 3973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 16 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Yichang Sanxia Airport

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1586
Miles
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2552
Kilometers
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1378
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 30 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
185 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Yichang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Yichang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1586.001 miles
  • 2552.421 kilometers
  • 1378.197 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1583.103 miles
  • 2547.757 kilometers
  • 1375.679 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kathmandu to Yichang?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Yichang generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kathmandu to Yichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH).

Airport information

Origin Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E
Destination Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″E